2018.5 OPEL ASTRA K engine

Instruments and controls111The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 63.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded.
On diesel engines the cleaning
process of the diesel particle filter is
potentially not possible.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 236.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 180.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 180.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the brake pedal and attempt to reset the
system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls113Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 183,
Traction Control system 3 182.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
AdBlue Y flashes yellow.AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 169.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.

114Instruments and controlsDo not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 234.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 223.
Catalytic converter 3 169.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 238.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 136.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 137.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see LED headlights 3 138.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 138.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 142.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 143.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Cruise control 3 185.

118Instruments and controlsTrip / fuel information menu, ;
or Info
The following list contains all possible Info Menu pages. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle.
Depending on the display, some
functions are symbolised.
Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q
or P to select a page:
● Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
● Average fuel consumption
● Average speed
● Digital speed
● Fuel range
● Instantaneous fuel consumption
● Remaining oil life
● Tyre pressure
● Traffic sign assistant
● Following distance
● Timer
● Outside temperature ● AdBlue levelOn Midlevel display the pages
Remaining Oil Life, Tyre Pressure,
Traffic Sign Assistant and Following
Distance are displayed in the Vehicle
information menu, select ?.
Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 9,999 km then restarts at 0.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds.
To reset on Uplevel display, press >
and confirm with 9.
The information of trip odometer page
1/A and 2/B can be reset separately
while the respective display is active.
Average Fuel Consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.On vehicles with bi-fuel engines:
Average consumption is indicated for
the currently selected mode, CNG or
petrol.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the level in the fuel tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.

Instruments and controls119When the fuel tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y in the
fuel gauge flashes 3 114.
Fuel range, bi-fuel engine
Display of the approximate total fuel
range and for each fuel tank (CNG
and petrol). A low fuel level in either
tank is indicated by Low in the
respective section.
Fuel level, bi-fuel engine
For bi-fuel engines, the Driver
Information Centre displays the fuel level for the fuel type which is
currently not in operation.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with bi-fuel engines:
Instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode, CNG or petrol.
Remaining Oil Life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in percentage means the remainder of current oil life 3 108.
Tyre Pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 259.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 214.
Following Distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a
preceding moving vehicle 3 199. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Timer
To start and stop, press 9. To reset,
press > and confirm reset.
Outside temperature
Display of current outside
temperature.

120Instruments and controlsAdBlue
Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue
level. The number of percentage
means the remainder of AdBlue.
Additionally, it is indicated whether
the level is sufficient or low.
Eco information menu, @
● Top consumers
● Economy trend
● Eco index
On Uplevel display the pages Top
Consumers, Economy Trend and Eco
index, are displayed in the Trip/fuel
information menu, select Info.
Top Consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the heated
rear window automatically to increase
the engine load. In this event, the
heated rear window is indicated as
one of the top consumers, without
activation by the driver.Economy Trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 km. Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 km steps and shows the effect of topography or driving
behaviour on fuel consumption.
Economy index
The average fuel consumption is indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving, adapt driving
style to keep the indicator within the
green area. The more the indicator
moves towards red, the higher is the
fuel consumption. Simultaneously the
average consumption value is
indicated.
Depending on vehicle version, the
Eco Index shows values referring to
trip odometer page A/1 or the current
driving cycle. In the last case, the
indicator is reset when ignition is
switched on the next time.
Audio menu
Audio menu enables browsing for
music, selecting from favourites or
changing the audio source.
See Infotainment manual.
Phone menu Phone menu enables managing andperforming of phone calls, scrolling
through contacts or operating
handsfree phoning.
See Infotainment manual.
Navigation menu
Navigation menu enables route
guidance.
See Infotainment manual.

124Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
chime.
On Midlevel display press SET/CLR
on the turn signal lever to confirm a
message.
On Uplevel display press 9 on the
steering wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilstdriving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.

Instruments and controls125● If an unintended lane changeoccurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
● If safety function of the power tailgate detects obstacles in the
moving area.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe drive, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Graphic-Info-Display
Press MENU to open the respective
menu.
Select Settings , scroll through the list
and select Vehicle Settings